Most Expensive Unit

The most expensive unit in the world has been sold in Monaco for a total of €240M (US$304) which is $325 million Australian dollars.

Known as La Belle Epoque, the penthouse property has multiple suites which include their own cinema, kitchen, dressing room and two bathrooms. It also has a spa, library, and gardens.

It is currently owned by two brothers, Christian & Nick Candy, but has been bought by an unknown investor from the Middle East.

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Converted Water Towers

In this installment of Real Estate Unique we have another look at some of the more unusual houses made. Although we have seen many churches that have been converted into houses, we have rarely seen converted Water Towers! Click on the pictures for more information on each.

This amazingly converted home is located in Soest, Netherlands. It is fully refurbished with all modern fittings.

This Water Tower has been converted into over 40 individual units and a youth centre. The grand scale of this particular water tower definitely has an effect on the local area.

In this new age of making everything more environmentally friendly, what’s better than recycling an entire building?

10 Most Expensive Streets

We’re often in awe of the prices of houses in some of the more expensive areas in and around our local area. This made some of the staff in our office wonder about the most expensive places in Australia and around the world. So, as part of our Real Estate Unique series, we bring to you the Top 10 most expensive streets in the world.

10. Wolseley Road, Point Piper, Australia, $28,000 per sq/m

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Biggest Loser Island

Fitzroy Island Hunt Resort, 30 km of Cairns will soon be on the market. The island gained fame as being a filming location for the hit tv series, The Biggest Loser. The resort has been in receivership since April of this year and will sell in order to recoup an estimate debt of over $65 million.

For more information: Hunt Group – Official Page

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Germany’s Upside-Down House

Although it has been around for quite some time, we still can’t get our head around the upside-down house in Germany. Designed by a Polish partnership of Klausdiusz Golos and Sebastian Mikiciuk, the house was designed as a tourist attraction on the Island of Usedom.

The house comes complete with upside-down furniture, artwork, and even bathroom.

For more information:
Upside Down House – Foreign Policy